Savage Arms Launches ‘Migration Savings’ Rebate on Renegauge Shotguns

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Purchase any Savage Renegauge Shotgun and receive a $100 mail-in rebate from October 1 through November 30

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – Savage Arms®, an iconic firearm manufacturer, announces its “Migration Savings” rebate program as waterfowl season approaches and hunters prepare for the annual bird migration. From October 1 through November 30, 2026, customers who purchase any Savage Renegauge shotgun can receive a $100 mail-in rebate.

The Renegauge combines Savage’s innovative shotgun technology with features built to help hunters stay focused when birds are working. Savage’s patented D.R.I.V. self-regulating gas system allows high power and low power load to cycle with the same consistency and reliability, making the Reneguage the ultimate waterfowl firearm. Its adjustable length of pull and comb height allow for total customization that enhances accuracy and comfort. Whether heading to the blind for an early-morning hunt or traveling to pursue migrating birds, the Renegauge is built to be a dependable addition to any waterfowler’s gear collection. Read more

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Derya Arms Introduces the EX1500 Lever-Action .410 Shotgun

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Derya Arms (South Derya Corp.), an international firearms manufacturer with production operations in Jacksonville, Florida and Konya, Türkiye, today expanded its EX imported shotgun line with the EX1500, a lever-action .410 built on a mono-block steel receiver and offered in three configurations: an 18-inch Ironwolf tactical model, a 20-inch walnut-and-nickel field model, and a 24-inch engraved hard-chrome heirloom model. All three are shipping now through Derya’s authorized dealer network nationwide.

EX is the designation for Derya’s imported shotguns — built in Türkiye and exported to the United States. Every traditional Derya shotgun in the U.S. catalog carries the EX prefix. The EX1300 over/under and EX1400 side-by-side opened that line. The EX1500 adds the lever gun.

A smooth short-throw lever feeds a 5-round tubular magazine. The receiver is a single-piece steel mono-block — fewer joints, more strength — finished in black Melonite, nickel, or engraved hard chrome depending on the model. Every barrel is a smooth bore internally threaded for Benelli/Beretta Mobilchoke tubes, so the shooter can tighten or open the pattern without changing guns. Fixed front iron and an adjustable rear sight sit ahead of a Picatinny rail for a red dot or optic.

The furniture is the same family already running on Derya’s RAN lever-action rifles. The 18-inch model wears the patented Ironwolf adjustable aluminum stock and M-LOK forend. The 20- and 24-inch models wear hand-selected Turkish walnut with M-LOK slots in the forend. Length of pull is 14 inches across the line. Trigger pull is 4.4 pounds. Recoil is the reason people buy a .410 in the first place — soft enough for new shooters, small game, and pest control, serious enough for a day in the field. View at https://derya.us/ex1500/. Read more

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ShellShock Protection Supports National Hearing Protection Month

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ShellShock Protection, a next-level name in hearing and eye protection, recognizes National Hearing Protection Month as an important opportunity to remind hunters, shooters, range-goers and outdoor enthusiasts that hearing protection should be an essential part of every trip to the range or field.

Exposure to loud sounds, such as firearm discharge, can lead to permanent hearing damage and increase the risk of cognitive decline. While hearing protection is a well-known aspect of firearm safety, ShellShock Protection aims to design equipment that does not hinder shooter experience. The company believes the best hearing protection is comfortable enough for consistent wear without compromising situational awareness.

“Most people don’t think about their hearing until something is already gone, and by then it’s too late to get it back,” said Eric Hung, CEO of ShellShock Protection. “This October, we’re asking everyone to think about it a little sooner, especially on the gun range. At ShellShock, we make protection you’ll actually wear, because the sounds worth hearing are worth protecting.”

National Hearing Protection month is a time to encourage people to make hearing protection a habit and to understand that protecting your hearing today helps preserve the activities, conversations and experiences you enjoy for years to come. ShellShock Protection aims to educate, raise awareness and help shooters make hearing protection a consistent part of their routine rather than an after thought.

ShellShock’s EXO Pro Elite™ is designed with these considerations in mind. Its 23NRR offers more noise reduction without sacrificing clarity. The enhanced audio clarity provides reduced static and cleaner amplification of ambient sound. These features are designed to provide comfort and awareness during extended use with a battery life of over 300 hours. Its PureSeal™ gel ear cups create a comfortable seal, while electronic sound compression is designed to help suppress harmful impulse noise while allowing users to remain connected to their surroundings. Read more

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EAA Corp. Announces Nationwide Distribution of Girsan Witness2311 XXX Series Compact Double-Stack 1911s

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EAA Corp., in partnership with Girsan firearms, announces nationwide distribution of the Girsan Witness2311 XXX Series, including the CMX XXX and SC9 XXX compact 9mm double-stack 1911 models.

Beginning in early October 2026, both the Witness2311 CMX XXX and SC9 XXX will start shipping through EAA’s distributors network.

The Witness2311 XXX Series is the smallest double-stack 1911 platform produced by EAA/Girsan to date, built around a new compact grip module approximately 25% smaller than a standard full-size double-stack 1911 grip. Unlike many compact double-stacks that shorten the slide and barrel while retaining a full-size grip, the XXX Series reduces the grip itself, pairing it with aggressive texturing, a low-profile magwell, and a 3.4-inch barrel while retaining a 16+1 capacity with slim Check-Mate magazines.

Standard double-stack 1911 grip (left) vs New XXX Grip size (right)

The CMX XXX takes the compact platform further with an automatic firing pin block in place of the traditional grip safety, an optic-ready slide for RMSc footprint, tuned trigger, two-tone finish, and precision lightening cuts. SKU: 395062 (2 Magazines)

The SC9 XXX stays closer to the traditional 1911 configuration with a grip safety and a minimal feature set, bringing the same compact 16+1 platform to market at a competitive starting MSRP of $599 and giving EAA dealers nationwide a competitively priced solution for customers looking for a true compact double-stack 1911. SKU: 395064

A special-edition Witness2311 CMX XXX launch package will be available through Academy Sports + Outdoors stores. SKU 395162 includes the CMX XXX pistol and four Check-Mate 16-round aluminum magazines.

Adding even more value, high-quality Check-Mate 16-round magazines retail for just $27 each, making it affordable to stock up without the magazine premium.

For more information about the Witness2311 XXX Series and other EAA products, visit www.eaacorp.com.

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SCI Disappointed by Court Decision Upholding Catalina Island Deer Eradication

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Safari Club International (SCI) expressed profound disappointment with a Los Angeles County Superior Court ruling that dismissed SCI and its litigation partners’ claims against the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Catalina Island Conservancy in relation to a permit that authorizes the eradication of Catalina Island’s mule deer population.

The court rejected SCI’s California Environmental Quality Act challenge as untimely and rejected claims concerning wildlife trust responsibilities, agency authority, public nuisance, and the validity of the Restoration Management Permit issued to the Conservancy.

“SCI disagrees with the court’s decision,” said SCI CEO W. Laird Hamberlin. “We’re disappointed because the public deserved a transparent process. The fact is that out of more than 100 permits issued under this program, only the Catalina Island Conservancy received different treatment. For a project that would completely eliminate a long-established deer population, we believe a full environmental review and greater public scrutiny were not just appropriate, they were necessary.”

SCI and its co-petitioners HOWL For Wildlife and the Coalition to Save Cataline Island Deer challenged the Department’s approval of the Catalina Island Restoration Project, arguing that the agency improperly exempted the project from California Environmental Quality Act review and failed to adequately consider the broader impacts of permanently eliminating the Island’s mule deer herd. This deer population was a popular educational and wildlife viewing resource, as well as a source of sustainable big game hunting opportunities in the Los Angeles area. With the deer’s eradication, all those opportunities are lost for California residents.

“At its core, this case is about whether the public was given a voice before an entire deer population was slated for removal,” Hamberlin said. “We believe decisions with consequences this significant demand transparency, accountability, and a hard look at the science. Californians deserved a full review and open process. SCI is evaluating appellate options and will continue fighting for a fair and transparent approach to wildlife management.” Read more

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Trijicon Introduces Next-Generation REAP-IR-50 Thermal Riflescope

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WIXOM, MI. – Trijicon®, a global leader in the design and manufacture of innovative aiming solutions, announces the new REAP-IR®-50 thermal riflescope series, combining high-resolution thermal imaging, advanced media capabilities, intuitive user-configurable controls, wireless connectivity, and an available integrated laser rangefinder in an all-new, field-ready thermal platform.

American to the core, the REAP-IR-50 is powered by an all-new, proprietary Trijicon Thermal Core, featuring a 1024×768 high-resolution thermal sensor paired with a 1280×1024 SXGA full-color OLED display. The combination delivers exceptional thermal definition and image clarity to help users detect, recognize, and identify targets in demanding conditions. A manual-focus 50mm F1.0 objective lens, multiple thermal palettes, and advanced image-processing features allow users to optimize the image for changing terrain and environmental conditions.

The REAP-IR-50 also makes it easy to capture and share what happens in the field. Users can record video and still images directly through the optic, while recoil-activated recording helps automatically capture the shot without requiring the user to manually start recording. With 64GB of internal memory, there is plenty of room to store photos and video for later review and sharing.

Integrated Wi-Fi connectivity works with the Trijicon App, allowing users to wirelessly access and download photos and videos directly to a smartphone or tablet. The app’s Live View feature also allows the image from the REAP-IR-50 to be streamed in real time to a connected mobile device – giving another user the ability to see what is being viewed through the optic.

For users who want integrated ranging capability, the REAP-IR®-50LRF features a built-in 905nm laser rangefinder capable of quickly determining target distance. Read more

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Collared Wildlife Vital for Management Research

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Photo courtesy Wyoming Game and Fish

This fall, hunters across the state may see mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose and bighorn sheep wearing radio and GPS collars as part of ongoing research projects. While it is legal to harvest collared animals, hunters are asked to avoid targeting them just because they have a collar. These collars are part of important studies designed to better understand habitat use, survival and herd health. This research directly shapes management decisions.

Embere Hall, Game and Fish supervisor of the Science, Research and Analytical Support Unit, described one ongoing study in southeast Wyoming: “We’re looking at how efforts to reduce elk numbers through hunter harvest changes how elk use the landscape, and how mule deer respond to lower elk densities.”

This project, now in its third year, will provide managers with critical information to help determine future hunting seasons. Read more

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Missing Cheboygan-area Man, 85, Found Safe in Cheboygan County

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On Sept. 28, 2026, the Cheboygan County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint regarding an 85-year-old male who had been reported missing. The subject was known to have dementia and short-term memory issues.

Through contact with the family and the investigation, deputies determined that the subject had left the area in his vehicle. He was last known to have been seen leaving the Onaway area at approximately 2:30 p.m.

Family members advised that the subject enjoyed traveling on two-tracks and visiting parks whenever possible. His cell phone, wallet and identification had been left at his residence.

The initial focus of the investigation was to locate the subject’s vehicle, as locating the vehicle would provide search personnel with a starting point and potentially narrow the search area.

Search efforts continued throughout the night of Sept. 28 with no immediate indication of the subject or his vehicle being located. On Sept. 29, the search continued with assistance from the Cheboygan County Sheriff’s Office and Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers. Additional resources were utilized, including trucks, side-by-sides, four-wheelers and dirt bikes, allowing search personnel to access difficult-to-reach two-tracks and remote areas.

During the afternoon of Sept. 29, first responders contacted citizens who were riding dirt bikes in the area. The riders reported that they had observed a vehicle matching the description earlier, but no person was around the vehicle at the time. Read more

Wildlife

DNR Hiring for April Conservation Officer Academy; Job Posting Now Open

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Starting Thursday, the DNR will begin accepting applications for its next Conservation Officer Training Academy, which starts in April. Applications will be accepted until Nov. 3.

This is a precertified law enforcement academy, meaning that qualified applicants must be at least 21 years old (by the time of hire) and meet one of the following requirements:

Out-of-state applicants must be Michigan residents by the time training ends.

The academy will take place April 25-July 15 in Lansing. Training will include laws and rules specific to fish and game, species identification, and safe, legal operation of boats, off-road vehicles and snowmobiles. Read more

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New MiHunt map is ready for fall hunting

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screenshot of the new MiHunt mapping tool, showing the initial layer of hunting lands (in green) on a gray, blue and white Michigan map

If easier planning and better customization of future hunting trips sound like a good match for you, check out the latest version of MiHunt, the state’s interactive map of lands open to public hunting.

In case you missed it, the DNR announced availability of the revised map tool earlier this month.

“We wanted hunters to build their own adventure rather than be handed a finished one,” said Sarah Mayhew, a data specialist for the DNR Wildlife Division. “The map opens with lands open to public hunting and nothing else. Everything beyond that is up to you.”

Some layers hunters can switch on include species management unit boundaries, cover type layers showing forest makeup, land management agencies, and special hunting areas including Hunting Access Program properties, Turkey Tracts and Grouse Enhanced Management Sites.

Explore the new map at Michigan.gov/MiHunt.

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